What to choose accessories under the sink in the kitchen:

In this article we will talk about how, according to what criteria, the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen is selected. We will also consider how wide the range of kitchen furniture and related accessories on the market is.

The topic of the article is of considerable interest, since the kitchen sink, in addition to the primary functions, can be used to perform a number of other tasks. Thus, the more correctly the accessories will be selected, about which we will tell, the more fully the kitchen furniture will be operated.

So, what can be purchased to ensure that the operation of the car wash is complete and at the same time comfortable.

Choosing furniture

Perhaps the purchase of accessories for arranging the washing would be better to start with the choice of furniture.

A modern bedside table under the sink in the kitchen is installed not only because of its functionality, but also because of aesthetics and ergonomics. After all, in the kitchen we spend a lot of free time, but because the surroundings should contribute to comfort. Therefore, it is important to choose exactly the furniture that will be beautiful and as comfortable as possible.

Most of the vanity units are sink cabinets with a plinth and standard sizes. Considering that the configuration of curbstones and standard sizes is standard, special attention should be paid to the color design, the type of production materials used and the functional equipment when choosing furniture.

In accordance with the functional equipment, cabinets can be:

• ordinary with free space under the siphon to accommodate the bin;
• multifunctional, where, in addition to the space for buckets and communications, there is a compartment for storing detergents, a container for placing rags and sponges, etc.

In accordance with the location, pedestals are divided into the following categories:

• modifications with usual wall layout - Most often they are found and their price, as a rule, is low;
• modifications with angular wall layout - This is the best choice for arranging small kitchens with your own hands;
• modifications with a central location - look great on all sides, and therefore there is no need for wall layout.

In accordance with the type of materials used in the production, differ:

• Curbstones - the most common option, which, along with an acceptable cost, is characterized by insufficient resistance to excessive moisture.
• Modifications from MDF are a bit more expensive than the previous category, but at the same time it has greater strength.

Important: When choosing the material from which the curbstone facade is made, you need to consider the type of protective coating.

• A wooden stand under the kitchen sink is an optimal choice from all points of view, but the price of such furniture is high.

So, we decided on the types of furniture that can be installed under the sink, it remains to consider the range of accessories that can be used with the sink.

Mixers and other plumbing equipment

Faucets for the kitchen sink are the following types:

• Two-valve devices - are a classic solution for supplying hot and cold water. This faucet is reliable, easy to repair and operate, and will surely fit into the interior of most classic kitchens.
• Single lever devices are a modern modification of the two-valve version.

The principle of operation of such a crane is simple, the handle must be moved in the direction of warm or cold water and lifted, thus setting the pressure intensity.

The advantage of such devices is their cost-effectiveness, since using a single-lever mixer it is an order of magnitude easier to set the desired water temperature than using a two-valve counterpart.

• Contactless mixers have not been properly distributed in domestic kitchens, since the instructions for their maintenance are difficult and cost a lot. On the other hand, this modification of cranes is the most economical.

As a rule, contactless electronic-mechanical type mixers can be used in the kitchen. The advantage of such devices is the ability to switch to the mode when the tap reacts to movement and when the tap supplies water in a mechanical mode, which is important, for example, when filling the pan.

Other accessories

So, it remains to determine what else you can buy for the arrangement of the sink.

Among the most necessary accessories, we note the following:

• A sink mat in the kitchen is an indispensable accessory if you want to protect the sink bowl from accidental scratches and scuffs from contact with dishes. In addition, the presence of a special mat will prevent large impurities from entering the siphon.

Rugs, most often, are made of silicone or polyvinyl chloride, which is resistant to long-term contact with water.

• The grid and stopper for the kitchen sink is a wide range of barrier devices that prevent large fragments of contamination from entering the sewage system. In addition, these devices allow you to hold in the sink the required amount of water, which is more than important when washing dishes with old pollution.

If the bathroom stoppers are primitive chopies with a chain, then the stopper for a kitchen sink is a hybrid of a stopper with a grid. Pressing the cork once, we block the outflow of water, pressing again, we open the outflow of water.

Along with such spring-loaded modifications of corks, there are products without a spring, in which case it will be necessary to open the cork not by pressing it again, but by pulling it out with your fingers.

Important: In addition to all the listed accessories, do not forget to buy a sealant for the sink in the kitchen. When installing the sink in the sink, the cutout contour around the entire perimeter is sealed so that excess moisture does not penetrate into the mounting hole. If during the installation process no special sealants are applied, the washing resource is significantly reduced.

Conclusion

Now that we have reviewed the list of the most demanded devices and accessories for mounting and using the sink, you can choose what you need to arrange the sink in the kitchen.

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